For EcoTank models, visually check that all ink tanks are at least a third full.Makes sure that there are no warning or error lights on the control panel of the Epson device otherwise, cleaning will not be possible.Print a nozzle check pattern to determine if a ‘Power Clean/Power Ink Flush’ is required.If you’re product comes with a carriage lock, ensure that it is in the ‘Unlocked’ position.If the printer is not turned off correctly, the print head will not be capped and ink may dry out causing nozzle clogging. If there is a power outage, ensure to turn the printer back on and then off again.Always use the power button to turn the printer off and check that the power light is off before unplugging the power cable.You may also need to use the power cleaning function if you printed some documents/photos when the ink levels were too low to be seen in the ink tank windows.A single power clean is usually enough to resolve print quality related issues.If print quality does not improve after several head cleans, we recommend trying a power clean after waiting at least 12 hours without printing since your last ‘Head clean’.‘Power Cleaning’ will not be possible if the ink level(s), or the remaining capacity of maintenance box is insufficient.To prevent unnecessary ink consumption, it is recommended to perform head cleaning first.If the nozzle check pattern partially prints (missing segments such as Cyan & Magenta) and has not recovered after several head cleans.įor EcoTank products where you have not performed the ink charge, or you notice that the ink tubes are empty. If you printed the nozzle check pattern and the page comes out blank. When to use the ‘Power Cleaning/Power Ink Flushing’ function ‘Power Cleaning’ on the other hand is designed to resolve more stubborn print quality issues that cannot be recovered using the ‘Head cleaning’ function. ‘Head Cleaning’ is designed to resolve minor print quality issues and uses less ink than ‘Power Cleaning/Power Ink flushing’. This will allow you to select your required settings based on your printing needs (such as paper type and quality).ĭifferences between ‘Head Cleaning’ and ‘Power Cleaning/Power Ink Flushing’
#Epson error on printer control panel driver#
Printing Preferences’ within the driver (‘ You have applied the correct driver settings:Ī colour cast can also be due to incorrect driver or application settings (e.g., quality set to ‘Draft’ instead of ‘Photo’).īefore printing in Windows, you will be given the option to enter the ‘ Refer to the user guide of your Epson device for a list of suitable Epson paper. Epson printers are very carefully tuned to ensure Epson inks and Epson's Micro Piezo print heads produce the best quality prints using carefully selected Epson paper. The end results from third-party media are often not favourable when compared with prints made on genuine Epson media. If used, it can potentially result in poor print quality and colour casts. Some third-party medias (that are not manufactured by Epson) may have a different coating which is specifically designed to work with inkjet printers that heat the ink first. Epson offers specially designed papers and other print media for all your printing needs. Genuine Epson ink combined with the correct supported media for your device is essential to ensuring that you get the best possible print quality. This can result in the symptoms described within this guide. Cartridge(s) that have been installed in your printer for longer than 6 months may start to dry out causing the nozzles of the print head to become clogged. We recommend that you use your ink within the ‘Best Before Date’ printed on the retail packaging.
Before you proceed, please make sure you have checked the following: The ink cartridges are in date and are not damaged:Īvoid using old or damaged ink cartridges, as print quality may be reduced especially if your ink cartridge(s) are older than 6 months.
#Epson error on printer control panel how to#
This article details print quality related symptoms you may experience with your Epson device and how to solve them.
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